by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Parker County
FirstSome say November 12th and some say November 15th so between the 12th and 15th is the best average date. Of course, we have had it before Halloween and after the first of the year but for planning and planting purposes, these are the average dates we go by.From...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Parker County
We do not have a perfect grass for heavily shaded areas and sometimes have to go to groundcovers to cover these areas. If the area is lightly shaded, you will have some success with St. Augustine grass but it still needs at least four hours to survive and six hours to...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Nellie R Stevens, Parker County, Shrubs, Yaupon
What are the best shrubs for Parker County? You will hear the terms native or adapted when recommended plants are being discussed and these plants can be among the best for your Parker County garden. You need to know the size of the mature shrub, the light and...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Parker County, Trees
From the real dirt A Gardening Handbook for Parker County: Below is a list of recommended Peach Tress. Very Early Late Bicentennial Redskin* Dixieland* Early Jefferson* Sentinel Harvester* Very Late Ranger* Frank Ouchita Gold* Mid-Season Parade* Majestic* ...
by PCMG Admin | Jul 3, 2023 | FAQ, Parker County, Photinias, Shrubs
The Chinese photinia Photinia semulata is an evergreen shrub with glossy green, waxy leaves that reaches about 10-15 feet in height and width and does well in sun or partial shade. It is very hardy and is not disease-prone like the Fraser red tip photinia. It makes a...